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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-12-23
Mabley &c Carew.

Stores. When you come to the
city visit our store and just make
up your mind that you're an in.
vited and welcome guest. Step
right up to our first floor bundle
counter and have your parcels
and baggage checked, subject to
delivery on demand. These priv.
ileges cost you nothing, but will
add greatly to your comfort and
convenience.
We shall give Christmas Present
of an elegant GUN, SLEIGH or box
of TEN PINS with every Suit or
Overcoat sold in our Children's De
partment during the holiday season.
In grateful appreciation of past pat
ronage from outof town patrons we
wish you each and all a Merry Christ
mas and a Happy, Prosperous New
Year.
MABLEY & CAREW.
S. W. Cor, Baltimore and Light SITS.
Send your name and address and we will
mail free our Fall and Winter Fashion Re-
view, containing rules for self-measurement
and descriptions of all the latest fashions
Also Furnishing Goods price list and set of
handsomely colored cards. oc2l-1Ot
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-12-23
Order Nisi.

In the matter of the sale of the Real Estate OF
John c. Saunders, deceased.
By the Orph ans Court for Cecil County.
Ordered this 18th day of December in the year
eighteen hundred and eighty seven, that the sale
of tne real estate of John c. Saunders deceased,
psade and reported by Eli f. Ewing. administrator
of said John G. Saunders be ratified and confirm
ed unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown
on or before the 18th day of February next; pro-
vided a copy of this Order be inserted in some
newspaper printed and published in Cecil County
once week for one month before the oath day OF
January next.
The report states the amount of sales to be $500.
GAMES MEGA ULEY.
JAMES NJ. EVANS.
tDAVID p. DAVIS.
R. E. JAMAR, Register of Wills.
True copy test dec23-4t
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-12-23
School Commissioners,

The Board was in session last week
and transacted the following business {:
The committee appointed at the last
meeting to purchase safe for the use
of the Board reported that they had
purchased the safe and had it placed in
the Office. The Board examined the
safe and approved the action Of the
committee as satisfactory and gave
their thanks to the committee for the
manner they had discharged the duty
assigned them.
A request from the teachers of North
East school was read, asking for Mon
day, the second Of January, 1888, as a
holiday, and the Board, in accordance
with opinion of their counsel, in regard
to the meaning of the law and out of
courtesy, will consider that day holi.
day.
Ordered that the Treasurer paw
Naudain & Foard balance on coal bill
of Sc.
Ordered that the Treasurer paw the
rent of the room for colored school the
past year, $50.
Ordered that the Treasurer paw the
balance of quarterly account for school
No. 8, Third district, 5000
Ordered that the Treasurer pay Geo.
Biddle on per diem s9S. and for freight
S40-S138.
A petition from the patrons of school
No. 4, Sixth district, asking for new
house, was read and referred to the
President, Commissioner Kirk and the
Examiner. Also petition from the
patrons of colored school No. Is, Fifth
district, was read and referred to Com.
missioner Kirk and the Examiner.
The Secretary was instructed to mott.
fy Messrs. j. W. Bond Il Co. and J
H. Medairy e. Co. that the Board
would consider the subject of supply.
ing new desks for the coming wear al
their meeting in January, 1888.
The bill of j. w. Bond a. Co.. for
new desks, amounting to $557.sS, was
examined and ordered to be paid.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-12-23
Chickens Stolen

On or before Sunday night last some
evilminded person or persons not hav-
ing the fear of the law before their eyes
and being instigated by the devil, did
secretly enter under cover of dark
ness, the chiken house of James
Barnes, adjacent to this borough, and
feloniously take, abstract and convey
thereirom eight hens which the said
Barnes had reserved for his own table
being the largest and latest of flock
numbering twenty eight in all.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-12-23
The Rising Sun Detective AssOciat'n

Will hold their annual stockholders
meeting on
SATURDAY, JANUARY 7th 1888,
in DR.. l.. r. Kinks Hall at 10 O'Clock
a m. for the election of officers, pay
ment of dues, election of new members
and the transaction of such other bust.
ness as may be presented.
Annual dinner at | O'Clock sharp.
E E. EWING, Sect.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-12-23
Friends if you are in any way interested In
BEES OR HONEY
General A gents.
Conowingo, Md.

We viii with pleasure send a sample copy of the
Semi. M onthly Gleanings in Bee Culture
with descriptive price list of the latest improve
ments in HIVES. Honey Extractors, Com b
Foundation, Section Honey Boxes, all
books and journals. and everything pertaining to
Bee Culture. Nothing patented. Simply send
your address written plainly, to- dec23-at
A. I. ROOT, Medina, Ohio.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-12-23

Skotas for ladies Sleigh Bells and Chimes Bodies
Ice Pond Hooks Table Knives Forks Spoons
ne and Breakfast Carvers Rzor and Razor Sop Knives
Scissors Mrs. Potts Plain Sad Irons, with
without chain) Three and FiveGalon Coal
all descriptions Axes, Axe Handles, Knives.
Brushes, Curry Combs, Cutting Boxes, Corn Shelters
Weather Strips Bag Trucks, Lanter
Globes Glass, Repairs for Stoves, Repairs Skates
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-12-23
SHOE ARE 1T
NEVER SLIPS

in any direction, thus saving the
horse from sprains, caused from slip,
ping. The horse soon learns this
fact and places confidence IN bis
footing; he is less likely to calk
himself, which so frequently occurs
with the ordinary shoe; it prevents
injury to the feet, caused by fire.
quent resetting of the shoes, saves
time is great convenience to the
owners and blessing to the horse,
in fact it is absolutely safety and
comfort to both horse and driver on
icy roads.
The generous endorsement this
shoe has received from those who
are using it justities every claim
which can be made for it.
1t is now no experiment as thous-
ands are using them, many in our
own section of Cecil and Hartford
counties to whom we will gladly re-
fer any one who desires it.
Thus they are offered to the public
solely on their own merits aad we
will refund the cost of a set to any
one who has used them one season
properly and says he is not fully sat,
isfied with the result.
For prices and information call on
or address
G. M. CHILDS & co.
General Agents.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-12-23
Library Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Rising
Sun Library Association will be held
JANUARY 25th AT 7 O'clock P. NJ,
for the election of officers, the payment
of dues, and the transaction of such
business as may be brought before the
meeting. !
The meeting will be held in theli.
brary room in the rear of DR.. Smith s
dental office
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-12-23
office,

The hardware store ef Haines &
Kirk will be closed Monday, Goth,
Christmas day.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-12-23

A few ladies' and childrens' Neck.
laces at great bargains at Z. K.
Browns. die St
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-12-23
4. r. BURLINGTON Pres't

The holiday goods are dwindling
down, the prices will not let them
stay here, so we let them go, L. R. BUT.
fnoton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-12-23

For skates, sleigh bells, chimes
knives and forks, carvers. pocket
knives and razors. Go to Haines &
Kinks. q
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-12-23
NEVERSLIP-HORSESHOE

~ -@ v @3@~~A4@A AASASAA4 AA. ~ -Aa
with its stecl-centered calks; and
having supplied ourselves with a
full stock for winter season are pre-
pared to furnished all sizes of shoes
calks and outfits to the trade or indi.
viduals al short notice.
The main characteristic feature of
this Shoe is the REMOVABLE
CALKS.
These calks are made of core of
fine steel enclosed with Swedish
Iron, combination which gives
them great strength and durability.
From their peculiar structure the iron
wears away faster than the steel
wien " use, thereby causing them
to Ne sslf sharpening which contin-
ues uftA worn down, when they can
be replaced with new ones, by use of
small wrench, in few moments
and at the stable. Thus man can
sharpen, or roughen his horse while
he would be planning how to get him
to the shop on an icy morning. Some
of the principal advantages of the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-12-23
HOTEL FOR RENT

fs55daas The old MOORE HOTEL 41 15ssaasr
I;9944Z at Conowineo, the great n n
- bass fishing centre, is for Ea-zszsa
rent. Possession given March 25th,
1888. Apply to r. r. CROTHERS.
NJ. D., Colora. Md. dlG,lm
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-12-23

NOR SALE:-A No. 1 FRESH cow S~SFHElsH
Il Stephen Reynolds. Harrisville. III T
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-12-23
SELLING OUT
-)AT AND(-
BELOW - COST!

The unders igned intending to retire from tho
mercantile business will sell his entire stock of
goods. consisting OF Dry Goods, Groceries, Notions
Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, Hardware. Queens
Ware, Cedar Wood and Willow Ware, and every
thing generally kept in first class country store.
Highest price paid for all kinds of produce in
change for goods The stock is large; ca and eX-
anime fer yourself The store house will be for
rent next year. There can be good and safe bus
mess done mere, it being in thrifty neighbor
hood. THOMAS KENNARD.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-12-23

WE AGAIN THIS SEASON
offer to the public together with ou-
large assortment of Hardware Stoves
Tinware, Iron, Steel, &C., the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-03-29
CHANCELLOR RUNYON'S SUCCESSOR.

JUDGE pEPUE AND SECRETARY KELSEY WILL sCC-
CEED THEMSELVES IN OFFICE.
TRE1ToS ~ j., March 2S.-The long delayed appoint
ments for Chancellor Justice of the Supreme Court and
Secretary OF state have at last been dentey deter
mined upon by Governor Green and the appointments
will be sent to the tomorrow. They are as fol
lows: For Chancellor to succeed Chancellor Runyon
Dem) Alexander T. McGil (Dem), at present tile Law
Judge In Hudson County; for Justice David A. Depue
Rcp) reapponted; for Secretary OF state. Henry G.
Kelsey (Dem.J, reappointed Chancellor Runyon has
served two terms OF years each. Judge Depue
was appointed the Supreme Bench by Governor Ward
IN 1866 and was successyey reapponed by Governors
Parker aud Mcclellan, tile term beng seven years.
Secretary Kelsey was appointed judge OF the Soinnon
Pleas in Sussex County by Governor kandoph ana look
s,ion OF the office in 1870 He reappolntcd by
oyernors Bedle and Ludlow. AS secretary of stale MI
Kelsey is also n commissioner several state Boaris,
clerk OF four distinct courts insurance COMMISSIONER
and perforlns other duties. He is Known rs the New
Jersey Pooh Bah" strIng sentiment existed for the
rcappointment Chancellor Rnnyon and nearly All tle
members NewJersey bar unite IN petition Tor
that purpose On the other hand, the masses or the
party have been opposed To secretary Kelsey
Who represents the lesser wing OF the party
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-03-29
r-s .rpN.NTs IN IRELAND.
FRANCES FOREIGN RELATIONS.
"wHILE RUSSIA Is WITH us WAR WITH GEENA

WHILE RUSSIA IS WITH Cs WAR WITH GEfMhNf
Is IMPOSSIBLE"
PARIS March ga sensation his been caused by
the publication Of q reported conversation between
cl,urens, French Minister of Foreign Anar, and the
correspondent Of tho "NOvOe Vrcmya" OF So
Petersburg The story is officially declared to DC
Incorrect, but little value is attached TO the denial
According TO tho published report NJ Flouens saiG
al entered Office with the full conviction That tho
hey to the European policy in St Petersburg.
Whlo Russia is with us with Germany is I'M
possible Germany, by the chance Of her states dis
uniting, would suffer than any other power by
defeat therefor, mas no other course but to live
on good terms with Russia and with Us. Russia
came forward IN a moment OF danscr, ana We
will not remain with foih,d arms should she be en-
dangercj."
~ Fourcns profes Sod that hs had little fear Of the
new alliance of ltIly, Austria ami Germany. ltaiy
being mainly Il power, Germany anu Au-lIId
could give her nothing, and she would have 10 IN
tcrcst in taking part al war asarSt France He be-
ev cd that the Bugardns themselves, or tho turkish
Cove rnp.nt, wouiu expei the Kcgcnt-, and Russia
would have no need 20 interfere III Bulgaria. The
sItuation there, he thought was unwafilkc. Touch
ing frances relations with England, be sad that
no complications likely 10 arise. England
would sooner later quit Egypt, and che could no.
dr. am Of continental c0nquests.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-03-29
INVESTIGATING THE RoSLIyDALE ACCIDES

IyVESTICA TING TIE R0SLINDALE ACCIDENT
Boston. March 2s tspoeiab.-The investigation into
the causes OF EOsnac accident was continued TINS
morning by the Railroad Commissioners The hearing
was opened nj IL H. aud George l. Nose' VINO was Tue
last witness Saturday. recalled He said tslt the
breaking the hangers consistent with the thcoy
that they broke TN cr weight Of the engine, or that
they were by the shock of later car In the train
on the anse block from which they were hung the cars
having been derailed aud having torn up the noor sys
lem When pressed To say however that Tie loor system
could no, have held mp II the hangers had broken
uuier The engine witness would not say 80 ana taid no
could conceive Of n yiefdng OF the parts under Tue
engine mat would require subsequent blows to complete
break , ,--- -,
Uenry Maney OF East RoXbury, civil engineer and
srciintenent of highway bridges for the ty o Boston,
IrM Testified. lie had examined tue bridge since the
accident He saw the block In which wcrc the broken
hangers and concluded that they the cause oi Tue
accident lis conclusion that tile hangers Dfose
uuder the weight OF the engine and That the oor ~ stem
va, held uu Tor a brief 10y the supporting posts
under the corner block. He examined the hangers AMI
found that large proportion or the breaks were od
oncs thought the ba' ssmith work on the hangers
faulty ana 30 hangers Improperly placed Mhefo
iney could be examined lie should have considered
lie construction Of the bridge as bad ten years ago.
although II was more then than pow The prog
ress OF bridge construction was In the direction OF SIM
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-03-29
TWO NBLERs SHOT BY A THIRD.

BOSTON, March 2s.-A shooting affair took place at No.
10 Avery-st about p. to-day, which vii probably
result in the death Of two persons The premises had
been used as a gambling room by Edward Flanagan and
David Lanaban At the hour mentioned the two proprie
tors and Adolph A. Albrccht were engaged In
game OF faro. being the only persons In the
building According Albrechts story, he detected
Lanahan in an attempt to cheat him. there being about
SIG on the table, and he demonstrated with him, when
Lanahan grabbed big iron bar and made savage pass
at him. Albrecht in selfdefence drew revolver ana
fired two shots at Lanahan, ono passing through
his forehead and coming out at tho back
OF his head, causing instant death. Flanagan
then championed Lanahans cause and started
for Albrecht also with iron bar bpt met by two
or three moro bullets from Abrecfs revolver. one OF
which passed through his left breast aud the others toos
effect IN his head. Flangans w0unis are pronounced
mortal The shots heard by hcrtiic driver who
reported the shooting the police station and posse of
officers as sent To the premises, who effected en-
through the roof and windows and succeeded ia
capturing AIDrecht. Flanagan is sixty and Lanahan Is
fOrtY-tWO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-03-29

WASHINGTON, March 2s.-Thc Collector OF C"stoms
Mt Philadelphia has submitted for the decision OF tho
Treasury Department question as TO what shall bo
considered tho country Of expectation in the case OF
certain Persian wool when arrived at Philadelphia
IRON London, consigned to local merchants. Tho
aDprascr estimated the dutiabe value of the wool at
ne market value ~ London ON the cate oi cNpoftatOh
4, tho United states The importers protested against
tlI- action They hold tnat the market value OF the
wool at BUS all the date oi expectation Is the
value to De- estimated Tor the purpose oi f1ing the
clasrlGca cation oil the wool. Mr.. tairchd says that
uder the provisions OF the wool schedule the duty on
woods is dependent upon the value thereof at the
last port or piace whence imported 10 the | nitcd
States" The iuoctons OF tho appraisers are there
ore he SAYS restricted TO the fndng oi the last port
OF shipment which tncy are TO determine ~ o." reason
ahle means III their power. and from this decision the
only remedy accorded importers is TO reappsasen At
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-03-29
loan bill The Rechstag then adjourned the Easter
holidays. The next sitting will be on April ~.
DENIALS FROM MR.. CHARLES PHELPS.
HE REPuDIATEs THE IMPUTATIoNs AGAINST THE

HE REPUDIATEs THE 1MPCTATlONS AIAlNol I'M
THE ADMIRALTY AND DIPLOMATIC BODY.
lBY CABLE TIE TRIBUNE.
Copyrcht: 1887: North American cable NeTs Co.
LONDON, March 2S.-I am requested by MT.
Charles Phelps, Second Secretary Of tho United States
legation to say that he has Just seen I'm "The New
York Herlld' Of March 10 a London tspach pro-
Tossing to give al account OF an interview with MIN
respecting the Admiralty scanlala 1t Is true tna'
Mr.. Godfrey, an English reporter employed In .ne
London Office OF "Tbe Herald" called on Mr. Phelps
and had brief talk with him, but not much else is
true MI Phelps writes: "The whole tenor OF the
conversaton imputed TO mo Is inconsistent with my
memory OF what said to Mr.. Godfrey. l dcsro'
however. 10 contradict especially two statements
never said the United states had been chosen 10
cover tho wrongdo;ngs Of others In these frauds.
That is reflection the Admiralty for which there
ia no foundation ] never said tnt al naval
attaches except those Of the United states get plans
IL they can. That il n reflection on my colleagues
IN tho diplomatic body Mr. Phelps has sent TINS
denial 10 "The Herald" Mr.. Golfrey. who is the
author of tho statements which Mr.. Phelps 50 EN-
lnhatcally repudiates, also the author OF tnat
alleged Interview in which Mrs. James Brown Potter
was represented as say Ing she Intended 10 cicVie
the stage with other absurlites which she mas de-
clared totally untrue Care has been taken 10 repun
Iisb her, MIR Godfrey's reairmaon OF the story the
value OF which every can now determine lor MIN
self u we
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-03-29
CAPTAIN PAUL BOYTON PICKED UP.
HIS ATTEMPT TO REACH THE JERSEY COAST DE-
FEATED BY THE WIND.

HIS A1TEMPr TO REACH TIE JERSEY COAST DE-
FEATED BY THE WIND.
PROVIDENCE March 2s.-Captain Paul Boyton the
on the steamer William NJ Lawrence. of the Norfolk and
Baltimore Line. He left New-York on Wednesday upon
schooner bound south. Early Saturday morning he
got overheard when opposite Cape May and Cape Hcn-
lopcn expecting with fair wind to make the Jersey
his suit The smooth on Saturday morn
Ing and Captain Boyton had every prospect Of making
the land but the sen and the wind of from tho
westward and prevented him from gaining any headway
TO add this his compass worked badly and he says he
had begun TO get discouraged He sighted several yes.
sells and burned his sigDaights and finally succeeded
notice OF tho Lawrence at about o'clock
by waving ensign with the union down his paddle.
He was taken board ana brought to this city.
York tonight His object in taking this cruise was TO
prepare for his trip down the Hudson In the Ice next
week.
Captain Boyton until recently has been living in Chi
cago time ago he to this city with the IN
tention OF testing his fepreserying apparatus in trip
down the Hudson when the river full OF floating ice
About three weeks he made an endcayor to swim
from Fire Island here. but gave up the attempt soon
after entering the water account OF uDproptlons
weather. sgnaled passing boat ana was iaken on
board IL the pot-boat Fanny that captain Boyton
upon his last trip From uDtaVoraDle re-
ports pilots sailed the Fanny at the same time
have since returned to the city, captain BOY
toms friends and admirers fear that would DO the last
trip he would ever make. They were reassured. now
yesterday afternoon by telegram received az inc
Hotel Hamilton, which read as follows:
PROVIDENCE. March 23 1887.
Picked up by yesterday Home 70 morrow
morning.. fAOL boiioN-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-03-29
1rrr DAVIS Asa MAYORALTY ISSUE.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, March 2s Special. Two
vears ago Warren s. Reese, who has been Conteder-
ate cavalry officer elected Mayor OF this city and
at once began pyrotecbnic career. He it was who
brought Jefferson Davis out OF his retirement and con-
ducted the monument exercises last year.
He took personal charge OF Mr.. Davis even to the
ordering OF his TODD, and accompanied him on his
circle around to Atlanta and Savannah. The plain
nu,nose of all this was &c seize the GOvernorhip OF
Alabama by capturing the soldier vote. The plan did
not work out, however. Thomas Seay who had been
a mere private, beat out the Confederate oihcers
clin,,e Now that the MayOralty contest is at hand
agan Reese il making efforts tor reelection
liz is appealing to the memory OF Jefferson Davis and
hopeslto win on that issue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-03-29
THE FIRE RECORD.
DESTRUCTIVE BLAZE AT HUNTERS POI

DESTRUCTIVE BLAZE AT HUNTERS POINT
fire occurred in Long Island City last evening involv
ing a loss of between $4,000 and 10000 large i've
story brick factory partially occupied by g. W. Autcn-
rerth cabnetmaker; thrcestory brick building. also
occupied by q. W. Autenrerth; portion OF two-story
brick building occupied by Autenrerh and some smaller
concerns; two-sOry frame building, used as store
hon.e by the Mehler oil Company. and the frame buld
ings of d. s. Jones x cos coal ana wood yards, all In
Vernou-aye and FIshingst, were destroyed The prop
ety Is owned by the Jones estate ne loss on buildings
il estimated at $4,000. and on machinery
aud stock $4,000. There is some insurance on tue
buildings but little. il any, the neutrality-suspicious.
n oo IN ali The origin OF the fire Is unknown but Is
Thought 10 have been spontaneous combustion among a
ouanity of refuse In the cellar of OF the budingA